1892 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Byaka Man Woman Pygmies Nude Congo XGJC1

This is an original 1892 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of a man and woman of the Aka (Bayaka) hunting tribe of Pygmies in the Brazzaville region of the Congo.CONDITIONThis 119+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. Light surface rubNo tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 6 inches; 22 x 15 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) This piece was illustrated by Thiriat, Henri. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.Wood-Engraved Photographs, or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs, also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth century printing process. It is the result of a marriage of wood engraving, originally dev